CARPENTER

NEXCOM • North Chicago, IL

10d

About The Position

Performs a full range of carpentry tasks involving alteration, repair, maintenance, or modification of Exchange buildings, as well as construction of structures such as snack bars and items such as closets, benches, and tables. Assignments are received from a designated supervisor orally or through work orders, sometimes accompanied by drawings, blueprints, or sketches. Work is completed with minimal supervisory guidance using accepted trade techniques and procedures, and may be checked during or after completion for workmanship and compliance with instructions.

The carpenter plans and lays out work using drawings, sketches, blueprints, and knowledge of construction or repairs; selects materials and supplies; and measures and cuts materials to specified dimensions. Work includes installing structural components, flooring, roofing, doors, windows, trim, built-in features, and related items, as well as preparing surfaces, fitting hardware, applying caulking, and using hand and power tools.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Indoor areas are usually adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. Noise from hammers, saws, and other power tools is frequent, and work may involve dust and dirt. Potential hazards include lifting injuries, cuts and bruises, power-tool injuries, and falls from ladders or scaffolds. The position requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions; items weighing about 50 pounds may need to be lifted or carried.

Requirements

• One year of general experience performing basic carpentry work, including measuring and cutting materials; nailing, bolting, doweling, and gluing; planning, sanding, trimming, drilling, and finishing materials; and using a variety of tools.
• Five years of specialized experience performing carpentry, modification, and repair work following work orders, sketches, or blueprints; repairing and installing structural items such as rafters and door and window frames; installing indoor and outdoor trim; maintaining or modifying buildings; and constructing structures or customer selling areas and items such as closets, benches, and tables.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have lived in the U.S. for three years.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, including standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, working in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions, and lifting or carrying items weighing about 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from a designated supervisor orally or through work orders, drawings, blueprints, or sketches.
• Plan and lay out work according to drawings, sketches, blueprints, and knowledge of construction or needed repairs.
• Select lumber, materials, and supplies; measure and cut materials to required lengths and dimensions.
• Install structural components and building materials, including rafters, studs, sills, plates, braces, joints, floors, subfloors, panels, siding, sheathing, roofing, insulating materials, door and window frames, and interior and exterior trim.
• Install structural and trim items by nailing, bolting, morticing, doweling, or gluing; plane, sand, and finish completed work as necessary.
• Install sheet, roll, and shingle roofing, ensuring proper alignment and overlap.
• Fabricate and install frames, shelves, counters, plywood ductwork, bulletin boards, cabinets, bookcases, and other built-in features.
• Ensure installed components are level and accurately aligned with other parts of the structure.
• Install floors and window sashes; trim, drill, and prepare items for hardware attachment.
• Apply caulking compound or other fillers around door and window casings and wherever a tight seal is required.
• Use a variety of hand and power shop tools to complete assignments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal healthcare benefits, dental coverage, and vision coverage beginning on day one.
• 401(k) and pension plan options.
• Paid time off accrual beginning on day one.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Continuity programs for military spouses.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after qualifying years of service.
• Tax-free shopping at Navy Exchange locations worldwide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed